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1968 Map of Milford

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Souhegan River serves as the industrial and logistical spine of this late-1960s landscape, winding through the manufacturing and residential centers of Wilton, Milford, and Amherst. The Boston and Maine railroad tracks parallel the river, reinforcing a transportation corridor that has defined these South Central New Hampshire towns for generations. Beyond the town centers, the terrain rises into prominent heights like Federal Hill and Burns Hill, revealing a mosaic of granite quarries and gravel pits that underscore the local extractive industry.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by numerous burial grounds, including Meadow View Cem and Mt Calvary Cem. Conservation and recreation areas like Curtiss Dogwood State Park, Rhododendron Swamp, and the dramatic Purgatory Falls stand in contrast to the mid-century modern features of the day, such as the Souhegan Drive-in Theater. Smaller settlements like North Brookline and East Milford appear alongside educational landmarks like Frye High Mowing School.